Spanish Greyhound Dog
INTRODUCTION
Spanish Greyhound dogs are Affectionate, Calm, and Gentle they are from the hound group. They can live in the apartment if you take care of their exercise need. They were bred to hunt and are very intelligent and loyal. Spanish Greyhound dogs are Purebred dogs.
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Calm, quiet, gentle and laid back
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: hound. TYPE: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Spain
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris
INTERESTING FACTS
1- The Spanish Greyhound is an athletic, serious dog that has a somewhat reserved temperament. They can be shy around people they do not know and will avoid anyone new
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Spanish Greyhound Dog, Spanish Galgo
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Brindle, fawn, red or black
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 15 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
15 - 110 cm (At Shoulder)
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TAIL
Long, low set, strong at the root, and tapering to a fine point at the tip. At rest, it falls in a sickle, with a hook at the end. The long tail, which falls between the legs with its hook nearly touching the ground in front of the rear legs, is a typical characteristic of the breed
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WEIGHT
23 - 25 kg
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BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction : One or two times a year
Gestation period: 58 - 68 days -
LITTER SIZE
6 - 8 pups
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LOOK A LIKE
Greyhound
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
500 BC
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ORIGIN
Spain
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families :
Species : -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
The Spanish Greyhound, also known as the Galgo Español, has a serious, reserved temperament and can be shy in the presence of people he doesn't know. He is affectionate toward his family and gentle with young children
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
